The planned workout session with Routt indicated the Steelers are preparing for life without Ike Taylor, who suffered lower-leg injury Sunday.

Taylor left the 23-20 win over the Baltimore Ravens early and did not return. NFL Network reported Taylor is expected to miss 3-6 weeks, which could include playoff games. He has 32 tackles and an interception in 2012. Steelers coach Mike Tomlin said at his Tuesday press conference that Taylor had fractured his right ankle. Taylor is expected to miss at least a couple of weeks.